Head of Expressive Arts
Gloucester Academy, Gloucester, GL4 6RNThis job expired on 25 February 2024
Start date details
Easter term
Closing date
25 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subjects
- Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR £5500
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
- Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4 and Music and Drama at Key Stage 3
- Recent experience of leading and developing within a team
- Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
- A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
- Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject
- Understanding of Exam Board specifications
What the school offers its staff
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
The Head of expressive arts role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester Academy team.
The successful candidate will lead the Music and Drama team to ensure exceptional results at Key Stage 4. The Head of Expressive arts will also coordinate the offer of a suite of enrichment activities which will include the school production and school choir. The school is investing heavily into the arts and this is a chance for an ambitious person to build the profile of the arts within the Academy and local area.
We have two dedicated drama spaces in the school, a music room and several practice rooms. We currently have one drama and one music teacher and are looking to expand. We have a suite of apple macs, and have invested over £30,000 into the music provision. We are truly excited to ensure our students have access to the very best. We have a shared curriculum and shared planning in dedicated PD time which is protected in the timetable. Please book a tour and come and see for yourself.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.
Job Purpose
To create an appropriate working environment which promotes students’: Health; Safety; Enjoyment and Achievement; Positive Contributions; Economic Well-being; International Perspective.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
To work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to promote inclusion, and equality of opportunity for both students and staff
To share in the corporate responsibility for, and commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being and discipline of all students
To progress the education and welfare of designated groups of students in accordance with the prevailing School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, having due regards to the requirements of the National Curriculum, the aims, objectives and schemes of work of the Academy/Learning Area, Year Cohort, and any policies of the Academy Trust
To impact on the educational progress beyond one’s own assigned students
To Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others including participation in Performance Management/appraisal arrangements
To contribute to curriculum planning and delivery as applicable
To monitor teaching and learning as part of the Academy’s self-evaluation process (to include lesson observation)
Making available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area, for use internally and externally as required
Advising on appropriate classroom management
Advising regarding allocation of students to teaching groups within the Learning Area/Year following appropriate consultations
Advising regarding allocation of staffing for timetabling purposes
Controlling expenditure allowances and fulfilling the Academy’s budgeting expectations
The usage, storage and security of all facilities and resources
Ensuring the maintenance of relevant inventories according to Academy policies
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
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About Gloucester Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 894 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Gloucester Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cosment@gloucesteracademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 428800
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